9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 ...

Believers do many wonderful things for God. Sometimes, though, service can seem more important than the Master Himself. Hosea 6:6 makes God’s priorities clear: “I desire loyalty rather than sacrifice, ...

1 When Mordecai learned all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city and wailed loudly and bitterly. 2 He went as far as the king's ...

It’s our hope today that you’re in a season of abounding joy. But we know that might not always be the case. The troubles of life can easily undermine our joy and rob us of our peace. For those ...

God sometimes gives us an amazing spiritual experience. And when He does, it’s to reveal truth about Himself. That’s what happened at the Mount of Transfiguration. As Peter, James, and John stood in ...

My friend Gillian is the kind of woman who, when you say you have a frilly pink tulle skirt languishing in your closet, creates an opportunity for you to wear it. She’s the kind of woman who lays out ...

Is repentance necessary in the Christian’s life? Yes, and we can see this truth in 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us ...

Suppose I asked what the mission of the church is—how would you answer? Although the church accomplishes many tasks, the most important is to share the gospel of Christ. Everything else is merely an ...

Our heavenly Father is interested in every detail of our life. If we want Him to work in a particular area—relationships, finances, vocation, habits, or something else—we must be willing to let go and ...

We get an early morning text or see the announcement on Facebook: A friend’s mom or spouse or child has died. We feel heartbroken for them. We search for information about the arrangements. We make ...